- #1 Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time
97% matchVery Positive87% of 3,801 reviews2022
Dev: Toys for BobPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
It’s About Time - the critically-acclaimed Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It's About Time is now on Steam!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 31.2%, Difficult 21.3%, Platformer 17.4%, Cartoony 7.2%, Great Soundtrack 4%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct modern evolution of the N. Sane Trilogy, offering the same core gameplay loop with expanded mechanics and even higher difficulty.
- #2 Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
96% matchVery Positive94% of 21,612 reviews2019
Dev: Toys for BobPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon.
Why similar: Classic 33.5% ★, 3D Platformer 25.7%, Platformer 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%, Family Friendly 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Developed with a similar commitment to high-quality remasters, this collection offers a more exploration-focused but equally charming 3D platforming experience.
- #3 SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated
96% matchVery Positive94% of 17,714 reviews2020
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor! Play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy and show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs.
Why similar: Classic 30.9% ★, 3D Platformer 29.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Family Friendly 6.6%, Funny 5%
Why You'll Like It: This faithful remake captures the essence of early 2000s 3D platformers with its focus on collecting items and navigating distinct, themed worlds.
- #4 New Super Lucky's Tale
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 836 reviews2020
Dev: Playful Corp.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.5%, Platformer 19.8%, Cartoony 10.1%, Family Friendly 7.7%, Funny 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished, linear 3D platforming experience that feels very similar to the accessible yet challenging nature of the Crash series.
- #5 A Hat in Time
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 52,923 reviews2017
Dev: Gears for Breakfast
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 38.7%, Great Soundtrack 22.4%, Platformer 14.1%, Funny 7.4%, Adventure 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the spirit of classic 3D platformers with tight controls, creative level design, and a vibrant, expressive art style.
- #6 Yooka-Laylee
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,364 reviews2017
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Yooka-Laylee is an all-new open-world platformer from genre veterans Playtonic! Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka and Laylee embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 39.9%, Platformer 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Adventure 5.5%, Family Friendly 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Created by veterans of the genre, this game is a love letter to the 3D collectathon era of platforming.
- #7 Sonic Generations Collection
93% matchVery Positive94% of 25,445 reviews2011
Dev: Devil's DetailsPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Celebrate 20 years of Sonic in an all new adventure that delivers a definitive experience to Sonic fans new and old!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 21.3%, Classic 20.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 20.3%, Platformer 20.2%, Family Friendly 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly blends high-speed 3D platforming with classic 2D segments, mirroring the fast-paced intensity found in Crash's chase levels.
- #8 Rayman® Legends
92% matchVery Positive90% of 11,680 reviews2013
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Michel Ancel, the celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil®, and the Raving Rabbids®, returns to unleash his innovative creativity on this new entry into the Rayman® franchise.When Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies discover a mysterious tent filled with captivating paintings, they are suddenly transported to a series of...
Why similar: Platformer 40.6%, Great Soundtrack 24.8%, Difficult 9.8%, Adventure 6.3%, Funny 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: While 2D, it features the same high-speed, precision-based platforming and rhythmic gameplay that fans of Crash will find familiar.
- #9 Kao the Kangaroo
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,130 reviews2022
Dev: Tate Multimedia
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Inspired by the golden age of 3D Platformers, Kao The Kangaroo returns in a whole new adventure! Embark on an epic journey, master magical gloves, explore lush environments and take Kao through his most grand tale yet!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 39.5%, Cartoony 11.4%, Family Friendly 8.6%, Retro 8.3%, Funny 7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern revival of a classic 3D platformer mascot that focuses on combat and platforming challenges in colorful environments.
- #10 PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC
90% matchVery Positive93% of 1,795 reviews2022
Dev: NOW PRODUCTIONPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
PAC-MAN arrives home on his birthday to find the Ghosts have kidnapped PAC-MAN’s family and ruined his party! Off to the rescue, PAC-MAN sets out to Ghost Island!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 31.2%, Platformer 15%, 1990's 11.7%, Classic 11.6% ★, Family Friendly 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful remake of a classic 3D platformer that brings back the simple, fun, and colorful gameplay of the original era.
- #11 Psychonauts
91% matchVery Positive95% of 18,796 reviews2006
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.
Why similar: Classic 27.5% ★, Platformer 22.9%, 3D Platformer 17%, Comedy 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic 3D platformer that features incredibly imaginative level design and a unique, humorous narrative style.
- #12 Pumpkin Jack
89% matchVery Positive91% of 9,421 reviews2020
Dev: Evil RaptorPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Pumpkin Jack is a Spooky Scary 3D platformer in which you embody Jack, the Mythical Pumpkin Lord! Dive into an Epic Adventure through otherworldly landscapes and help the Evil annihilate the Good!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 42.6%, Platformer 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Adventure 8.8%, Colorful 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This action-platformer features a spooky aesthetic and linear levels that emphasize timing and combat, much like the more intense Crash stages.
- #13 SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
88% matchVery Positive92% of 4,604 reviews2023
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick… What could go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the universe together could come undone, opening portals into wild Wishworlds. But that’s nothing our favorite sponge can’t handle- with the right cosmic costume!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 39%, Platformer 22%, Family Friendly 11%, Comedy 7.2%, Funny 4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern 3D platformer that builds upon the foundation of its predecessor with varied worlds and fun, accessible platforming challenges.
- #14 Voodoo Vince: Remastered
89% matchVery Positive92% of 564 reviews2017
Dev: Beep Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The classic character platformer is back after 13 years and newly remastered! Help Vince run, jump and fight his way through cemeteries, swamps and an evil carnival as he seeks to save his creator Madam Charmaine from the clutches of Kosmo The Inscrutable.
Why similar: Classic 31.2% ★, 3D Platformer 26.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Adventure 5.8%, Platformer 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title is a quintessential 3D platformer from the early 2000s that features unique mechanics and a distinct, charming atmosphere.
- #15 DuckTales: Remastered
87% matchVery Positive88% of 7,730 reviews2013
Dev: WayForwardPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
DuckTales: Remastered is a beautiful hand-crafted reimagining of one of the most cherished 8-bit titles of all time. Go back to one of the golden ages of gaming, now refined with a level of detail that will please the most hardened devoted Disney or retro Capcom fan alike.
Why similar: Classic 36.2% ★, Platformer 25.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Retro 6.5%, Adventure 5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic platformer reimagined with modern visuals, focusing on tight controls and challenging level design.
- #16 Mega Man 11
86% matchVery Positive89% of 5,195 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.
Why similar: Classic 41.6% ★, Platformer 19.9%, Difficult 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Action 4%
Why You'll Like It: While a side-scroller, it demands the same level of pattern recognition and precision timing required to beat the more difficult Crash levels.
- #17 Sonic Adventure 2
86% matchVery Positive89% of 27,524 reviews2012
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!
Why similar: Classic 34% ★, 3D Platformer 21.6%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Platformer 12.7%, Adventure 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive 3D mascot platformer that features high-speed action and a beloved soundtrack that resonates with the energy of the Crash series.
- #18 Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
84% matchVery Positive83% of 1,572 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Go Bananas with your favorite monkey gang in the ultimate Super Monkey Ball adventure!
Why similar: Platformer 23.5%, Difficult 20.4%, Classic 15.7% ★, 3D Platformer 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a high-difficulty, physics-based platforming challenge that requires the same level of focus and precision as Crash.
- #19 Rayman® Origins
85% matchVery Positive94% of 5,805 reviews2012
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Experience the magical universe of Rayman with legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans!
Why similar: Platformer 36%, Great Soundtrack 19.9%, Cartoony 10%, Difficult 7.2%, Funny 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a tight, responsive 2D platforming experience with a beautiful art style and a focus on fluid movement.
- #20 Sonic Mania
84% matchVery Positive94% of 27,546 reviews2017
Dev: Christian WhiteheadPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.
Why similar: Classic 42.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 20.6%, Platformer 15.5%, Retro 6.1%, Family Friendly 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of retro platforming that captures the speed and precision of the classic 16-bit era.
- #21 Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
82% matchVery Positive84% of 8,228 reviews2024
Dev: Aspyr
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Discover Lara Croft’s Original Adventures, Lovingly Restored – Now with New Challenge Mode
Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.1%, Difficult 27.7%, Platformer 22.6%, Adventure 6.1%, Action 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: This collection brings back the challenging, grid-based platforming and exploration of the original 3D action-adventure games.
- #22 Blue Fire
83% matchVery Positive81% of 3,030 reviews2021
Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 52.3%, Platformer 32.1%, Adventure 5.3%, Action 4%, Singleplayer 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: For players who love the difficult, precision-based platforming of Crash, this game offers a challenging 3D experience with tight movement mechanics.
- #23 Clive 'N' Wrench
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 175 reviews2023
Dev: Dinosaur Bytes StudioPub: Numskull Games
Windows
Hop, spin, and time-travel your way through 11 vibrant worlds in this lovingly crafted 3D platformer. Join Clive the rabbit and Wrench the monkey on his back as they chase an evil genius across history to save the future. And yes, it all unfolds from the chilly cockpit of a 1950s refrigerator.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 46.7%, Platformer 25.6%, Adventure 16.2%, Action 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic 3D platformer that draws heavy inspiration from the genre's golden age, focusing on movement and exploration.
- #24 TY the Tasmanian Tiger
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,674 reviews2016
Dev: Krome Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
G'day, Mate. Explore the wilds of Australia with TY the Tasmanian Tiger, the charming Aussie platformer.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 30.3%, Platformer 17.3%, Cartoony 8.4%, Nostalgia 8.3% ★, Funny 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 3D platformer that features an open-world structure while maintaining the core movement and combat feel of the genre.
- #25 Castle of Illusion
81% matchVery Positive91% of 4,267 reviews2013
Dev: SEGA Studios AustraliaPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Mickey Mouse returns to star in Castle of Illusion, a fantastical reimagining of the Sega Genesis classic.
Why similar: Platformer 33.3%, Classic 27.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Family Friendly 6.4%, Adventure 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming and polished remake that focuses on classic platforming mechanics and memorable boss encounters.
- #26 Katamari Damacy REROLL
80% matchVery Positive93% of 6,511 reviews2018
Dev: MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The beloved roll-em-up game returns with fully updated graphics, completely recreated cutscenes and in full HD!
Why similar: Classic 41.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 34.8%, Funny 5.9%, Colorful 5.3%, Family Friendly 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: While mechanically different, it shares the same colorful, surreal, and high-energy appeal that makes Crash so memorable.
- #27 Celeste
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 138,420 reviews2018
Dev: Maddy Makes Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 26.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Why similar: Difficult 34.7%, Great Soundtrack 32.6%, Platformer 23.3%, Adventure 2.8%, Singleplayer 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: Though 2D, it is the gold standard for difficult, precision-based platforming that rewards persistence and skill.
- #28 Croc Legend of the Gobbos
75% matchVery Positive92% of 292 reviews2025
Dev: Titanium StudiosPub: Argonaut Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Join Croc in a charming 3D platforming adventure to rescue the kidnapped Gobbos from the evil sorcerer Baron Dante and his impish Dantini minions! Run, jump, climb, swim, and tail-spin through vibrant worlds in this lovingly remastered and updated version of the beloved 1997 classic.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 40.8%, Platformer 21.7%, Cartoony 7%, 1990's 6.9%, Family Friendly 5.1%
- #29 Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
79% matchVery Positive86% of 3,611 reviews2015
Dev: Just Add Water (Developments), Ltd.Pub: Oddworld Inhabitants, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Built from scratch, enjoy breathtaking visuals, enhanced audio and improved, deeper gameplay as New 'n' Tasty reignites the original Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee using the latest next-generation technology.
Why similar: Classic 48.9% ★, Platformer 27%, Adventure 6.6%, Difficult 5.4%, Funny 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging puzzle-platformer that requires careful planning and precise execution to navigate dangerous environments.
- #30 Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 (2003 re-release)
77% matchVery Positive93% of 7,924 reviews2019
Dev: Tate Multimedia
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Let’s bring back all the good memories of the incredible, brave and lovely Kao the Kangaroo. Immerse yourself in a classic 3D action-adventure platformer where Kao runs, jumps, and fights lots of enemies.
Why similar: Classic 37.5% ★, 3D Platformer 32.4%, Platformer 13.3%, Adventure 5.2%, Funny 3.5%
- #31 Poi
78% matchVery Positive91% of 741 reviews2017
Dev: PolyKid
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Poi is a 3D platformer featuring two kids on a grand adventure to unravel the mysteries of the Milky Way Globe. Explore uncharted lands, compete in challenge levels, meet quirky characters and defeat comical creatures on a journey to become a Master Explorer.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.3%, Platformer 19%, Nostalgia 10.4% ★, Family Friendly 8.7%, Cartoony 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward 3D platformer that focuses on exploration and collecting items across various themed worlds.
- #32 TY the Tasmanian Tiger 2
77% matchVery Positive94% of 784 reviews2017
Dev: Krome Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
STREWTH! It's time to go back Down Under with this fully remastered version of TY the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue. Rang, bite, smash and glide your way around the Australian Outback and stop the evil machinations of the diabolical BOSS CASS in this open world adventure.
Why similar: Classic 40.3% ★, 3D Platformer 27.9%, Platformer 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%, Adventure 6.2%
- #33 SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,362 reviews2024
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 30.7%, Great Soundtrack 22%, Platformer 17.5%, Cartoony 7.9%, Family Friendly 6.8%
- #34 Sonic Origins
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,806 reviews2022
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Experience the collected adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog in Sonic Origins Plus! With 16 legendary Sonic titles, including 12 Game Gear games, new playable characters, modes, challenges, behind-the-scenes content, and more, this is the definitive way to play these classic games!
Why similar: Classic 38% ★, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Platformer 16.1%, Retro 7.2%, Adventure 4.5%
- #35 Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
72% matchVery Positive91% of 16,896 reviews2023
Dev: Insomniac GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Blast your way through an interdimensional adventure with Ratchet and Clank – now on PC! Help them take on an evil emperor from another reality as you jump between action-packed worlds and beyond at hyper-speed!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 49%, Platformer 11.4%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Adventure 7.8%, Singleplayer 5.3%
- #36 GEX Trilogy
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 296 reviews2025
Dev: Limited Run Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Everyone's favorite tail-whipping, channel-surfing, gecko is back in a collection that features all of his best-selling adventures!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 31.5%, Platformer 17.7%, 1990's 12.6%, Cartoony 9.1%, Funny 8.7%
- #37 Sackboy™: A Big Adventure
73% matchVery Positive84% of 4,216 reviews2022
Dev: Sumo DigitalPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
PERFECTLY CRAFTED FOR PC. PlayStation® icon Sackboy bursts into action on PC in a huge 3D multiplayer platforming adventure. An epic journey stuffed with platforming challenges. Deeply immersive controls. Collaborative, chaotic and joyful multiplayer fun.
Why similar: Platformer 31.3%, 3D Platformer 29.7%, Family Friendly 13.9%, Adventure 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%
- #38 The Disney Afternoon Collection
76% matchVery Positive88% of 1,025 reviews2017
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Starring a cast of beloved Disney characters, The Disney Afternoon Collection takes you back to a golden era of gaming and afternoons filled with adventure. All six classic games feature new and improved visuals and include filtering options that replicate a retro look and feel.
Why similar: Classic 52.6% ★, Platformer 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Retro 7.6%, 1990's 6.7%
- #39 Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD
76% matchMixed57% of 394 reviews2019
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Hold onto your bananas, because Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD is rolling your way! Experience the magic of one of the most beloved titles in the series, now remastered in HD!
Why similar: Classic 54.3% ★, 3D Platformer 10.5%, Cartoony 10.3%, Action 8.3%, Family Friendly 7.8%
- #40 Mega Man Legacy Collection
74% matchVery Positive86% of 5,200 reviews2015
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Mega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcom’s iconic Blue Bomber featuring faithful reproductions of the series’ origins with the original six Mega Man games.
Why similar: Classic 44% ★, Platformer 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Difficult 12.5%, Retro 6.5%
- #41 PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC
69% matchVery Positive92% of 756 reviews2025
Dev: NOW PRODUCTION Co., Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC modernizes, updates, and enhances the fan favorite 3D Platforming adventure in nearly every way! Venture across PAC-LAND to reclaim the golden fruit and put a stop to the ghosts and their dastardly boss, Spooky!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 37.7%, Platformer 26%, Cartoony 9.9%, Adventure 6.6%, Family Friendly 5.8%
- #42 Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™ 1 + 2
70% matchVery Positive91% of 4,545 reviews2023
Dev: Vicarious VisionsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Play the fully-remastered Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ & Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ 2 games in one epic collection, rebuilt from the ground up in incredible HD.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 41.9%, Singleplayer 28.1%, Multiplayer 18.3%, Third Person 11.7%
- #43 Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
71% matchVery Positive84% of 1,752 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The Blue Bomber is back in this second collection of classic Capcom titles! Featuring faithful reproductions of Mega Man 7, 8, 9, & 10, this collection is bursting with additional content, from time trials and remix challenges to a music player and an extensive gallery of rare illustrations.
Why similar: Classic 41.5% ★, Platformer 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Difficult 12%, Retro 5.5%
- #44 Sonic Adventure DX
71% matchVery Positive92% of 18,063 reviews2011
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
An ancient evil lurking within the Master Emerald has been unleashed from its slumber by the devious Dr. Eggman and is on the verge of becoming the ultimate monster using the 7 Chaos Emeralds. Only Sonic and his friends are heroic enough to put a stop to Dr. Eggman and his evil minions.
Why similar: Classic 35% ★, 3D Platformer 20%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Platformer 13.6%, 1990's 3.1%
- #45 Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition
67% matchMixed62% of 367 reviews2026
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Celebrate 30 years of Rayman with the definitive edition of the platforming classic, featuring 5 versions, 120+ extra levels, and an exclusive documentary on the creation of the limbless hero.
Why similar: Platformer 45.6%, Adventure 13.9%, Family Friendly 10.5%, Action 9.6%, Comedy 8%
- #46 Tomba! Special Edition
66% matchVery Positive89% of 712 reviews2024
Dev: Limited Run Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
In Tomba! Special Edition, leap, bite, and throw your way across stunning 2.5D landscapes in this vastly-enhanced update to a platforming classic!
Why similar: Platformer 37.2%, 3D Platformer 32.8%, Retro 10.8%, Action 9.7%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #47 Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King
70% matchMixed68% of 439 reviews2019
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: Disney
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
The Disney 16-bit classics Aladdin and The Lion King return!
Why similar: Classic 48% ★, Platformer 25.8%, Action 8.3%, 1990's 8.1%, Retro 5.6%
- #48 Psychonauts 2
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 13,956 reviews2021
Dev: Double Fine ProductionsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 35.2%, Platformer 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Cartoony 7.8%, Funny 7.1%
- #49 Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
69% matchVery Positive81% of 1,409 reviews2019
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a brand-new 2.5D platformer from some of the key creative talent behind 'Donkey Kong Country'. As the colourful buddy duo you must tackle a series of stunning, 2.5D levels and explore a puzzling 3D Overworld rich with secrets and surprises!
Why similar: Platformer 36.2%, Great Soundtrack 23.3%, Adventure 15.8%, Family Friendly 6.8%, Funny 5.5%
- #50 Sonic Lost World
71% matchMixed62% of 5,388 reviews2015
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
When the Deadly Six threaten to destroy his world, Sonic’s new moves & power-ups are the only way to defeat them before it’s too late!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.6%, Great Soundtrack 25.1%, Platformer 21.2%, Adventure 5.8%, Family Friendly 3.4%
- #51 Super Meat Boy 3D
64% matchVery Positive88% of 119 reviews2026
Dev: SluggerflyPub: Headup
Windows
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer – now in 3D!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 30.1%, Difficult 24.9%, Platformer 19.5%, Funny 5.6%, Comedy 5.5%
- #52 TY the Tasmanian Tiger 3
69% matchVery Positive81% of 250 reviews2018
Dev: Krome Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
CRIKEY! TY is back with a brand new adventure, in this fully remastered version of TY the Tasmanian Tiger 3: Night of the Quinkan. Pick up your rangs; pull on your shorts, and prepare to rescue the SOUTHERN RIVERS from a brand new threat - the QUINKAN...
Why similar: 3D Platformer 64.9%, Adventure 20%, Action 15.1%
- #53 Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™ 3 + 4
65% matchMixed69% of 1,525 reviews2025
Dev: Iron Galaxy StudiosPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Get hyped for the legendary franchise to return with Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ 3 + 4. Everything you loved is back, but revamped with more skaters, new parks, gnarlier tricks, eardrum shattering music, plus a whole lot more.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 82%, Singleplayer 7.8%, Third Person 5.9%, Multiplayer 4.4%
- #54 METAL SLUG 3
68% matchVery Positive90% of 8,921 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Classic 71.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Retro 5.7%, Platformer 5.2%, Action 4.2%
- #55 Grim Fandango Remastered
68% matchVery Positive91% of 8,657 reviews2015
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.
Why similar: Classic 56.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Comedy 6.3%, Adventure 6.1%, 1990's 3.5%
- #56 PAC-MAN™ Championship Edition DX+
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,111 reviews2013
Dev: Mine Loader Software Co., Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
It's time to gear up!Get ready for more ghost chain gobbling and frantic action in PAC-MAN® CE-DX+! The award-winning chomping game makes a shattering debut on Steam with even more content and a refined user-interface to compare high scores with your friends!
Why similar: Classic 70.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Retro 11.3%, Action 2.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
